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Representative Abdussamad Dasuki Empowers 1,500 Constituents with Solar-Powered Tools and Grants

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Representative Abdussamad Dasuki, the member representing Kebbe/Tambuwal Federal Constituency in Sokoto, has made significant strides in empowering over 1,500 constituents with solar-powered tools, machines, and financial grants. In partnership with the Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA), the distribution took place in Dogondaji, Tambuwal Local Government Area, providing beneficiaries with solar-powered charging booths, solar water pumps, sewing machines, and grinding machines. The initiative is aimed at promoting renewable energy, self-reliance, and entrepreneurship, with a focus on empowering youths and women to build sustainable livelihoods.

Key Takeaways:

  • The initiative provided solar-powered tools and machines to over 1,500 constituents, including cooperatives and farmers, to boost youth self-reliance and support dry-season irrigation.
  • Women entrepreneurs benefitted from sewing and grinding machines to strengthen small-scale businesses, reflecting the lawmaker's commitment to empowering women and reducing poverty.
  • Financial support was provided to over 1,000 young people, with grants ranging from 50,000 to 500,000, and several cooperatives received up to 1 million.
  • The initiative is part of Representative Dasuki's ongoing effort to promote grassroots development, with a focus on practical solutions that directly impact the lives of his constituents.
  • The lawmaker's commitment to SMEs is aimed at reducing poverty and building sustainable livelihoods across communities, with a particular emphasis on women's empowerment.
  • Representative Dasuki's previous empowerment initiatives include the Abdussamad Dasuki Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Grant, tagged 'It's Coming', which supports small business holders, including farmers, traders, and artisans.

Statistics:

  • Over 1,500 constituents benefitted from the initiative, receiving solar-powered tools and machines, and financial grants.
  • Women entrepreneurs benefitted from 100 sewing machines and 50 grinding machines, while farmers received solar pumps to support dry-season irrigation.
  • Financial support was provided to over 1,000 young people, with grants ranging from 50,000 to 500,000.
  • Several cooperatives received up to 1 million in grants, reflecting the lawmaker's commitment to giving his people the resources to grow their businesses and create jobs.

Sources:

  • "Member empowering his constituents with solar-powered tools, money... " (Source: The Nation Newspaper)
  • "Dasuki empowers constituents with N1billion" (Source: Peoples Daily Newspaper)
  • "Dasuki Urges Traditional Rulers to Collaborate with Govt. in Provision of Infrastructural Development" (Source: Arewa Voice)

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